Large Chinese Ceramic Vase, 1950s

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Large Belly Vase in Cream Ceramic, with Chinese decoration in Blue colour.
Its large opening of 36 cm in diameter … Read more Large Belly Vase in Cream Ceramic, with Chinese decoration in Blue colour.
Its large opening of 36 cm in diameter is lined with repetitions of patterns forming two friezes.
Its swollen part offers two Dragons chasing the same Pearl, a precious object on which their powers depend. Their muzzles with moustaches and goatees are adorned with horns. They are prolonged by long serpentine bodies with scales and dorsal manes. Their legs end in eagle talons. These two imaginary creatures, symbols of Protection and Wisdom, are represented in the Sky from where they can watch over the Earth. The latter is materialized in the lower part by Decorations reminiscent of a grassy meadow.
Four fixed round handles are embedded in the mouths of characters with marked foreheads.
This two-coloured Vase in perfect condition will delight Oriental Art lovers, who will be able to show off their most beautiful plants.

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Period: XXth

Perfect condition. No chips, no cracks. See less